Political analyst Ihor Reyterovych examines changes in US national security strategy. The Pentagon has presented a draft of a new defense strategy focusing on the protection of the United States and the Western Hemisphere, shifting from confronting countries like China and Russia. This marks a significant departure even from Trump’s first term, where China was the main adversary.
The new strategy prioritizes domestic security and regional missions. Elements are already being implemented, such as deploying National Guard troops to US cities, strengthening the southern border, and using the military to combat organized crime.
Europe may move to the background in these plans. There are potential cuts to security initiatives in the Baltic states, doubts about maintaining the US military presence in Europe, and the risk of up to 80,000 troops leaving the continent within several years.
The new US approach, leaning toward isolationism, raises concerns in Europe and Ukraine as it may affect NATO's security system and America’s global role. The analyst notes this trend contradicts America's global economic and strategic interests. A US withdrawal from Europe could strengthen China’s influence and diminish US global leadership.
